Multivariate Analysis on Adolescent and Juvenile Psychology and Sustainable Education

Dear Colleagues,

The main objective of this issue entitled “Multivariate Analysis on Adolescent and Juvenile Psychology and Sustainable Education” is to explore the current development of young people and adolescents in the face of new social challenges, as well as their implications in the field of education, with a view to promoting sustainable education and development. Adolescence and youth are developmental stages that require constant adaptation to the changes that a person must face as part of their development and personal growth. In this process, it is necessary to take into account the social, cultural, and historical contexts, as highlighted by such relevant authors in the field of Developmental Psychology as Erikson and Bronfenbrenner.

In recent decades, we have witnessed a revolution in the forms of social relations. The advance of new technologies, together with the social and cultural transformations that have recently taken place, have profoundly modified both the ways of understanding relations with others and the ways of establishing and developing them, especially among young people. Thus, for example, the way in which they understand friendship, love or leisure, as well as the dynamics that underlie these, have nothing to do with what we are used to. Technological advances (social networks, mobile phones, video games, and widespread use of the Internet) have introduced the possibility of permanently surfing in virtual scenarios, and/or being connected in real time with other people, which in part facilitates the maintenance of relationships and makes it possible to expand the number of contacts and interactions, but at the same time promotes the establishment of more superficial, changing, and unstable or insecure relationships. All of this goes hand in hand with a consumerist conception of social relations (having many “likes”, “followers”, etc.), which undoubtedly also influences the development of the personality and the psychosocial well-being of these young people.

Social development (social relations, gender differences, violence in its different forms, etc.) is undoubtedly an important aspect to be explored in this Special Issue. Moreover, other aspects that are considered to also influence the psycho-social development of young people and adolescents in today’s society are also of interest, such as school dropouts, access to the world of work, young migrants, consumerism, values, etc.

Therefore, it is necessary to analyze in depth the new realities and challenges faced by our young people and adolescents in order to draw conclusions that can guide prevention and intervention policies in the near future. Of particular interest are the educational implications of the research carried out, given that sustainable education is a key element in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDA) detailed in Agenda 2030.

Authors are invited to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting letters, original research papers, case studies, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews that contribute new knowledge related to the psychosocial development of adolescents and young people in the face of new social challenges.

Dr. Joana Jaureguizar
Guest Editor

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• youth
• adolescence
• education
• development
• behavior
• social
• psychology